Three Drown in Benue River on Boxing Day
A Boxing Day picnic at River Buruku in Benue State turned tragic as three fun seekers drowned. The community mourns as bodies are recovered. Read more about the incident and the river's notorious history.
Category : Search result: football tragedy Nigeria
7 Gombe Villagers Die in Accident on Way to Wedding
A devastating road accident in Potiskum has killed seven people from Lawanti village, Gombe State, while they were traveling to a wedding in Borno. The community and Governor Inuwa Yahaya mourn the profound loss.
7 Gombe Villagers Die in Accident on Way to Wedding
A fatal road crash in Potiskum claims seven lives from Lawanti village, Gombe State. Governor Inuwa Yahaya mourns the devastating loss. Read the full report and community reactions.
Man Dies One Day After His Wedding Ceremony
A Nigerian man tragically passed away just hours after celebrating his wedding. Friends share heartbreaking tributes and final moments. Read the full story and join in prayers.
African Footballer Collapses and Dies During Match
Burundian midfielder Igiraneza Aimé Guéric tragically died after collapsing during a match. Fans allege witchcraft backfired, sparking calls for a ban on spiritual practices in football.
Two Teenagers Drown in Ibadan's Apete River
The Apete community in Ibadan mourns Abdullahi Sheriff, 15, and Adekitan Rasheed, 13, who drowned in a local river. Learn the details and urgent safety calls from residents.
NOUN Student Dies After Collapsing in Exam Hall
A National Open University student died after collapsing during a test at the Victoria Island centre. Eyewitnesses allege a lecturer delayed help. Read the full investigation.
Teenagers Drown in Apete River, Ibadan
Two teenagers, Abdullahi Sheriff (15) and Adekitan Rasheed (13), drowned in a river in Apete, Ibadan, on December 21, 2025. Read the tragic details and community warnings ignored.
Man kills cousin over ₦1,000 burial refund in Delta
A family gathering in Delta State turned fatal after a 47-year-old man allegedly killed his first cousin during a dispute over a ₦1,000 burial contribution refund. Police have arrested the suspect.
New Champions Emerge at Cohesion Football Tournament 2025
Right to Smile FA, O&A Sports Academy, and Wazbak Queens clinched titles at the 7th Cohesion Football Tournament in Lagos. Discover the winners, cash prizes, and event highlights.
Barcelona SC Star Mario Pineida Killed in Ecuador Shooting
Ecuadorian football mourns as Barcelona SC legend Mario Pineida is shot dead in Guayaquil. Tributes pour in for the national team player. Read the full story.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Dies During Meeting in Abakaliki
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola tragically slumped and died during a management meeting in Ebonyi State. Get the full details on this shocking incident.
Ex-Wolves Academy Player Ethan McLeod Dies in Car Crash
The football world mourns as Macclesfield FC forward Ethan McLeod, 21, dies in a car accident on the M1. Read details of the tragedy and tributes from clubs.
Ex-Wolves Starlet Ethan McLeod Dies in Car Crash Aged 21
The football world mourns as Macclesfield FC forward Ethan McLeod, 21, dies in a tragic M1 collision. Tributes pour in from Premier League clubs. Read the full story.
4 Pupils Die in Kogi School Truck Accident
Tragedy strikes Egbolo, Kogi as a truck carrying schoolchildren plunges into a river. Four confirmed dead. Community mourns, calls for government action on road safety.
Man kills mother in Kano, stabs himself after argument
Tragedy strikes Kano as 35-year-old Abdularazak Abdulkadir allegedly stabs his mother Fatima to death. Police suspect drug influence in the homicide that shocked Sabon-Gari community. Read full details.
Policeman Shoots Teenager Dead in Ibadan
A trigger-happy police officer shot dead teenager DMX in Ibadan after an altercation. The victim bled to death despite being rushed to hospital. Read full details.
8 family members die in Benue river accident
Eight family members, including four children, perished when their vehicle plunged into River Dura in Benue State while traveling for burial arrangements. Read the full story.
Guard Member Shot After Volunteering Thanksgiving Duty
West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, critically wounded in DC ambush after volunteering Thanksgiving duty. Suspect identified as Afghan refugee. Read full details.
Man kills elderly parents in Ndwedwe, attempts suicide
A 43-year-old man bludgeoned his elderly parents to death in South Africa before attempting suicide. The tragic incident occurred in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal. Read full details.
Jennifer Adamson: Macaulay Culkin's Sister's Tragedy
Explore the heartbreaking story of Jennifer Adamson, Macaulay Culkin's half-sister who died at 29 from substance misuse. Discover her family background and legacy.
Student Mauled to Death by Pit Bulls She Was Pet-Sitting
Madison Riley, a 23-year-old college student, was fatally attacked by three pit bulls she was pet-sitting in Texas. Read the full story and the community's response.
Ghana Footballer Dies After Head Collision During Match
Young Ghanaian defender Ignatius Bossompem has died following a head collision during a Division Two League match. The tragedy highlights player safety concerns in African football.
Woman stabs husband to death 3 days after wedding
Katsina police arrest Zainab Muhammad for allegedly stabbing her husband Abubakar Abdulkarim to death just three days after their wedding in Jibia. Investigation ongoing.
Katsina Husband Killed by Wife 3 Days After Wedding
Tragedy strikes Tashar Aibo community as popular maize seller Dan Gaske Mai Masara is allegedly stabbed to death by his wife just three days after their wedding. Authorities investigating.
Wife kills husband 3 days after wedding in Katsina
Shocking incident in Katsina as newlywed wife allegedly stabs husband to death just three days after their wedding. Community mourns popular maize seller.
Drug-Influenced Man Commits Suicide in Ilorin Well
Tragedy strikes Ilorin as 31-year-old Abdullateef Seriki-Sanma, under drug influence, jumps into well and dies. Family reveals suicide attempts and rescue efforts failed. Read full details.
Man commits suicide in Kwara domestic well
Tragedy strikes Ilorin as 31-year-old Abdullateef jumps into domestic well. Fire Service recovers body, urges mental health vigilance. Read full details.
Lagos Couple's Tragic End After Betrayal Revealed
A Lagos marriage ends tragically after Fola discovers wife Simi built 4-storey property secretly. The shocking betrayal leads to murder-suicide, leaving children orphaned. Read this cautionary tale.
12-year-old boy drowns in Edo river, police recover body
Edo State Police recover body of 12-year-old boy who drowned in Ikpoba River. Authorities urge parents to monitor children during dry season to prevent similar tragedies.
Page 1 of 4